Description
These Salmon-Stuffed Avocados are a delicious and healthy appetizer or light lunch option. Creamy avocados are filled with a flavorful mixture of flaked salmon, mayo (or Greek yogurt), and fresh herbs, creating a satisfying dish that is perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
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Avocado:
- 2 ripe avocados (halved and pitted)
Salmon Mixture:
- 1 cup cooked salmon (flaked, skin removed)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: capers or diced cucumber for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the flaked salmon, mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, red onion, and dill. Mix until well combined and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Scoop out a small amount of avocado flesh from each half to create more room for filling, and roughly chop the scooped-out avocado.
- Gently fold the chopped avocado into the salmon mixture.
- Spoon the salmon mixture evenly into each avocado half.
- Garnish with extra dill, capers, or diced cucumber if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe works well with canned salmon in a pinch.
- For added crunch, serve over greens or with whole grain crackers on the side.
- To keep avocados from browning, brush exposed flesh with a little lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 avocado half
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
